Wow, this was so good. I was hesitant because of the Bible tale aspect of it (just not into bible stories), but as usual, if Silvia writes it, I'll love it. I don't know if I completely followed all the politics of the Salome timeline, but the parallels with the Hollywood timeline helped a bit as you see the way they mirror each other and push both stories forward, I loved this back and forth, it really made for a compulsive read!

This was a very enjoyable book that continues on the immersive world-building Moreno-Garcia has been known for. Loved it.

Silvia Moreno-Garcia once again proves she's a literary chameleon with The Seventh Veil of Salome. it is a hypnotic, gorgeously written novel that blends glamour, intrigue, and quiet rebellion into something truly unforgettable. Set against the golden age of Hollywood, the book peels back the glittering facade to reveal a world simmering with secrets, ambition, and identity.

The atmosphere is rich and intoxicating, with every scene oozing vintage allure and subtle menace. Moreno-Garcia’s writing is, as always, effortlessly elegant and razor-sharp. Salome is a complex, unforgettable protagonist, bold, defiant, and layered with vulnerability. Watching her navigate the industry’s illusions and power plays is both heartbreaking and empowering.

This is historical fiction with a noir twist and a feminist spine gripping, seductive, and brimming with nuance.

As a GMA Book Club Pick, The Seventh Veil of Salome deserves every bit of praise it’s getting. It’s a dazzling triumph from one of today’s most versatile and vital voices in fiction.

I was looking forward to reading this book but unfortunately I just couldn't get into it. I will continue to recommend it at the library because I know that this author has a lot of fans who love her books. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

every Sylvia Moreno Garcia book I read, I anticipate that it is gonna be dark and gloomy from the get go. This one loved me into a false sense of security with the tenderness and sweetness of the romance. but in typical Gothic fashion this book took a while and abrupt turn at the end and crumbled into chaos in the most magnificent way I was gobsmacked to say the least Sylvia Moreno has a grasp of shock factor that is unmatched and so thoroughly entertaining and deep at the same time.

I don't always love multiple POVs, but this was a work of art! And I always love a story that centers Latine voices, settings, and stories.

This is classic Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Set in 1920s Hollywood, it’s a noir-tinged historical thriller with a touch of the mythic. There’s a headstrong heroine, tangled power dynamics and deeply atmospheric writing. It's also a slow-burn that feels remniscent of Mexican Gothic, my favorite of Moreno-Garcia's.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!

Silvia Moreno-Garcia knows how to write a period piece! The writing is so atmospheric and immersive, I absolutely love her style. I particularly enjoyed Salome’s perspective, but I did enjoy the ‘talking heads’ style to offer a bit more variety and position the story well in the 50s Hollywood era.

I found that while I enjoyed the premise overall, the ending was a bit rushed and not particularly satisfactory. I liked the parallels drawn between all of the women, and the discussion of power (and how to wield it), but it did make the conclusion feel a bit predictable.

I was really looking forward to reading this after enjoying Mexican Gothic. Old Hollywood, jealous rivals, a femme fatale. What's not to love? A lot apparently. The multiple POVs were too much and unneeded. It would be much tidier and more interesting if we only read from Vera and Nancy's POVs. I found Salome's completely unneeded and wooden, and her love for John the Baptist not believable at all. In the end I still didn't understand Salome's motivation and wanted to get back to the conflict between Vera and Nancy who were meant to embody the dual natures of Salome. Wish I could have enjoyed this more.

The Seventh Veil of Salome is another work of genius by Ms Moreno-Garcia! In her typical slow burn fashion, and use of multiple POVs and timelines, it took me a little bit to fully get myself engrossed with the story (or I guess I should say stories), but I found myself more invested with the goings on of our Hollywood folks than with the title character and her world. That is why I am deducting a star, frankly, I could have done with a bit less of the Salome plot, however I do understand that there is a degree of needing to meet her where she is at, to see where Vera needs to take her as a character. The ladies' stories do crescendo simultaneously, which I think is very much telling of the kind of writer that Silvia is, and the ability to take both of them there at the same time.

Ahoy there mateys! There is something about Moreno-Garcia's writing that always works for me.  This historical fiction novel was no exception.  It takes place in 1950s Hollywood where a big budget film about the life of Salome is preparing for production.  Everyone is surprised when the director casts Vera Larios, a Mexican woman with no experience as the lead.  Another American actress named Nancy is appalled and wants revenge for "her" part being stolen.  The novel focuses on how the film changes their lives forever.

The two elements I loved best about the novel were the atmosphere and the characterizations.  The Hollywood of the 1950s was not always as glamorous as the films themselves would suggest.  There was rampant racism, misogyny, and studio control over the talent.  In addition the Red Scare caused actors to be blackballed.  Studios also could influence who actors dated and, in the case of gay men, encourage them to marry to hide their sexual preferences.  Vera Larios, as a Mexican, is treated with disdain.  She is not considered white.  Getting the part of Salome is a big deal but Hollywood treats the young actress more as a possession of the studio than a real person.  I thought the undercurrent of Hollywood politics was extremely well done because the overt and subtle impacts to the talents' lives were woven throughout the novel.

I also loved the characterization.  Vera is controlled by her mother and familial obligation of the Mexican culture.  She is a bit naive but also resourceful in her own way.  She lives in the shadow of her sister being the family favorite.  I was rooting for every gain she made towards personal freedom.  I also had a lot of sympathy for how poorly Hollywood treated her.  Nancy, on the other hand, was someone I loved to dislike.  She has a lot of freedom but also has family pressure in trying to obtain her father's approval.  Nancy has truly horrible taste in men.  She is manipulative, abusive, and cunning.  Her focus on blaming Vera for all her woes was ridiculous yet realistic and the conflict this entailed was excellently done.  I felt that both women's endings were so sorrowful in their own ways.  The other interesting character in this novel was Salome herself.  We learn about her life in the palace, her uncle's desire for her, her marriage prospects, and her fascination with John the Baptist.  This storyline was my least favorite but it did add for some interesting parallels with the 1950s.

Overall, I loved this novel even if I will likely not reread it.  I love the author's work and am looking forward to The Bewitching coming out later this year.  Arrrr!

Lush, rich with historical fiction, misogyny and brutality of real life.
Vera, innocently plucked from her life in Mexico, moves to LA with her mother to star in what is billed to be a hugely successful film.
Much like Vera, Salome struggles to find independence - the focus of her uncle/stepfather's lust, a token to be married to ascertain power and wealth.
And of course bitter women waiting in the wings, seething with desperation to usurp their power, influence and lives.
Told from various perspectives - a complex, heartbreaking tale.

I have to say that I could not finish this book. I just couldn't care about the characters. If the intent is to write unlikeable characters, then she succeeded.

This was a really intriguing historical fiction book. I read the eBook with my eyeballs and listened to the audio and I highly recommend the audio. The full cast was really terrific. This one kept me immersed throughout the whole book.

In The Seventh Veil of Salome, Silvia Moreno-Garcia intertwines the stories of Vera Larios, a young Mexican actress cast as Salome in a 1950s Hollywood epic, and the historical Salome, known for her dance leading to John the Baptist's beheading. The novel delves into themes of ambition, identity, and the complexities women face in male-dominated worlds. Moreno-Garcia's rich prose and intricate storytelling is to be praised.

Silvia Moreno-Garcia does it again! Vera, an aspiring actress who is finally getting her time to shine, and Nancy, an aspiring actress struggling to get noticed, and their stories are nicely interwoven with the biblical retelling of Salome.

20/10 recommend and definitely appreciate Moreno-Garcia's attention to detail. She's one of the few who nails the multiple POV storytelling approach.

A sensual story of Old Hollywood, this book brims with romance, jealousy, history, and intrigue. Moreno-Garcia writes excellent books and this is no exception.

Silvia Moreno-Garcia can do no wrong in my eyes. And this book was another win for me! I love that she writes in so many different genres and every book is different from the next. This historical fiction with dual timelines and multiple POVs meshed so well in this story about a movie being made in 1950s Hollywood. The commentary on the environment in the film industry at this time, treatment of women and people of color, and the expectations of actors and actresses during the time period was so interesting to read about. Following the three main women and their motivations behind all the decisions they made kept me wanting to never put the book down. While it is a slower paced book, I was intrigued page by page and left wanting to know what was going to happen next and how things were going to pan out. I can't wait for the next SMG because I know it'll be a smash!

Moreno-Garcia strikes again! I was so worried after I didn't enjoy Silver Nitrate from this amazing author, but Salome brought me right back into the fold as a Moreno-Garcia super fan. This is wonderful. Two stories told in tandem from 3 perspectives with incredible insertions of interviews from "witnesses" documentary style - absolutely brilliant! The pacing was brilliant right until the end which felt like a 2 chapter sprint and drop - no cliffhanger, just a steep drop and *fin*. I didn't mind much though because every beat of that ending was earned and perfect. I love finding an author who doesn't just tell the same story over and over, and Moreno-Garcia delivers with every story she puts out. Not every one will be for me, but I will 10% give everyone a try!

**Thank you NetGalley and Del Rey for the eARC**

It took me a while to complete this one and I think that it was because the past and present storylines didn't mesh as well as you would think they would. I liked the present storyline a lot. The characters were well done and dealing with the racism and society was good. The past kind of dragged and eventually the reason why we got it seemed to click but I think that it wasn't enough to justify half of the book being that story. If we didn't keep jumping back to Salome I would have loved this.